I was craving sushi so decided to give this place a try and ordered 2 rolls to go: Big Island Roll and Spicy Ahi Tempura Roll. I enjoyed the Spicy Ahi Tempura Roll more than the Big Island Roll. The Spicy Ahi Tempura Roll was decently flavored with the sauces. The pieces of the Big Island Roll were a bit too big to eat in one bite and would fall apart if I took it two bites. For parking: there is a parking lot shared among a few restaurants so it can be hard to find a parking spot but there is street parking around the corner. read more

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So fresh‼. This is our go to place for FRESH Sushi Take-Out and Platters. Sorry no photos - we couldn't stop eating to take pictures. read more

Located on Monsarrat Ave in the little Plaza with Bogart's Cafe, da Cove, Aroma Italia, etc. I didn't want to venture out into central Waikiki to get Maguro Bros and decided to try this little Japanese owned spot in my neighborhood. Online ordering system is very easy. Hardly any seating inside or out (maybe two little tables). Menu has nothing original or fancy. Ordered the Chirashi bowl, Spicy Ahi Avocado bowl, 5 piece sashimi, and the Big Island 8 piece roll. Pickup was easy except they didn't even provide a bag to put everything in (very irritating). The 5 piece sashimi was puny and sad, not super fresh. Big Island roll had seared ahi, seared salmon, a teeny amount of unagi (barely there) and cucumber. They give you way too much rice in everything. Chirashi (sashimi) bowl was the best (quality wise). I don't think I'd go back here again for anything unless it was for convenience sake and probably would only order an 8 piece roll (best deal). read more

Hawaii Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good take out sushi. Either select among the pre-made sushi or place an order. The rotating $6 daily special is a great value. Wish the ehomaki was served all year bc the fillings are unique & delicious. Friendly service. Weekday parking is fairly easy in the small shared parking lot. TIP: They have a stamp card. read more

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Small sushi spot with couple tables to sit outside or a small bar top inside. Service was quick and friendly. She brought our sushi out fast. I was surprise. But happy as I was so hungry The fish tasted so fresh, we really did enjoy the sushi. We picked the Big island roll, Crunchy lava roll and spicy Ahi Jalapeño. Great little joint for a quick bit, for fresh sushi or poke bowls. I would only say for me, there was a little too much rice on the big island roll. read more

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I used to come here a lot until shrinkflation happened. I got their $6 daily special which was chiraishi. Unfortunately it was literally two pieces of fish and half a shrimp cut into little pieces with a smattering of edamame. What little fish inside didn't taste fresh and the rice tasted stale also. I've had their spicy ahi poke bowl which was cat food -- overly marinated mushed poke with stale rice. Two times in a row were a fail. I am so disappointed sorry but I'm never coming back. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Chiraishi $6 bowl.. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Today I got to try the Ahi Set Bento for $10.75 and it was very fresh and great. Also, the server was very friendly and helpful. read more

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SO so good. Their salmon nigiri is incredible and I've loved every roll I've gotten! They're usually quick for takeaway and the parking lot is clutch for picking up. The prices are really good for the quality of the fish and food. I'll definitely continue to return! read more

The best Poke Bowl in town. Tuna fish is always fresh so as avocado and onion slices for a Tuna/Avocado Don.

I love their spicy ahi avocado rolls. I ordered the combo roll this time which came with unagi and cucumber, California, and spicy ahi and avocado rolls. Their spicy ahi is what really stands out to me so I'll stick to that next time. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Roll Combo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh and good quality fish. Flavorful sauces. Made with care. Polite staff, patient as we ordered which took a while because everything looked really delicious. Wish there was more space to sit and eat, but we ended up taking our food to the lookout to enjoy views of the ocean which was better. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Crunchy lava rock, Lava tube, Hamachi sashimi, Spicy ahi jalepeno - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I can't believe I haven't written a review sooner, but maybe because I love this spot too much. Sometimes you need sushi at an affordable price without the affordable taste, and Hawaii Sushi always hits the spot. The spicy Hamachi is my go to, I love how clean and refreshing it tastes with the lemon. But honestly I have not gone wrong with anything I've gotten here. The service is always great with such nice workers and the quality on peak. I will be back again and again. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Hamachi Jalepeno & inari - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh fish, fast service, not much place to sit but the perfect place to pick up your favorite fish and head to the beach for a little picnic. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Sashimi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best place for sushi near Waikiki beach. Very affordable and a great selection. There are a couple tables to sit at outside, but otherwise the location is pretty small. Outstanding ahi tuna though! read more

If the gods of the Pacific Ocean decided to open a restaurant, they would weep with inadequacy upon tasting the poke at Hawaii Sushi. This unassuming Waikiki gem serves what can only be described as cubed poetry, each glistening morsel of ahi so impossibly fresh it practically still remembers its swim through Hawaiian waters that morning. The texture? Butter that went to finishing school. The flavor? A symphony of sesame, shoyu, and the dreams of every tourist who ever wished upon a Honolulu sunset. I have traveled to Tokyo. I have eaten at temples of raw fish where omakase costs more than my first car. And yet here, in this magnificent establishment, I found myself openly emotional over a bowl of poke that costs less than a mediocre sandwich at the airport. And then there is the six dollar special. SIX DOLLARS. In Waikiki! A place where hotels charge you twelve dollars for a bottle of water and call it "resort pricing." For the cost of a fancy coffee, Hawaii Sushi delivers a meal so satisfying, so gloriously abundant, that you will question every financial decision you have ever made elsewhere on this island. This is not just a restaurant; this is an act of culinary generosity, a middle finger to overpriced tourist traps, a beacon of hope for hungry travelers everywhere. Go. Go immediately. Tell them nothing, because they need no introduction. Just point at the poke and prepare to have your soul rearranged. read more

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So I wanted to try this place. The pricing looks great. Nice little spot. BUT.... i'm glad someone bought my lunch here, and not paid for out of my own pocket. The staff is nice and the place is clean. Place does get busy and therefore no parking at times. It's a small spot. The sushi presentation was gorgeous. Volcano Roll was - sub par (and this was the best one). The maki rolls caught me by terrible surprise. It looked gorgeous with its colors, just to eat it, and see that it tastes like - NOTHING. Couldn't put my finger on it! Ahi Tataki, tamago, ebi, unagi, salmon, cucumber, mayonnaise, nori, sesame seed, and ..... Regular RICE! Not sushi Rice. Super sad face! I'm pretty sure if they made just added a little, it would have changed my outlook. Don't get me started on the wasabi! And i'm a wimp to wasabi. The best part of the meal? The ginger! If I had cravings for sushi of this price but wanted better caliber? I suggest 7-11, safeway, foodland.....basically anywhere else I would rather pick up sushi from. My hope for this wasn't as great as I hoped for it to be. I've had bad sushi, but this was disappointing. I hope that this does improve? or maybe they had an off day, but no sushi rice? No Thank you! read more

Hawaii Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great quality and price. You cant go wrong with this local joint. Lava tube is my go to along with Hamachi jalapeno for good quality sushi at $10! read more

I absolutely love a spicy ahi bowl made with minced ahi-Japanese style (as opposed to local style big chunks). It's the style you'll typically find at Kozo, where the pieces of ahi are smashed small into almost a paste. I know that doesn't necessarily sound the most appetizing but it is and it's my favorite way to have a spicy ahi bowl. Saw pictures of Hawaii Sushi paired with the good reviews so I had to give it a try. It was delicious! High quality sushi with a solidly large portion! I got the avocado spicy ahi bowl and it seemed like there was a whole avocado in there. Seriously great portion size. The rolls were also killer and super good! Great quality sushi spot for quick on the go! read more

Hawaii Sushi - Spicy ahi bowl with avocado - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ok, I'm going to say I really loved this spot!! So it went from a 4 star unfinished review to 3 after this unflattering experience. Out of no where there started to charge ($2) for their rice vinegar. I found this out after I had placed my order and a lady front the kitchen side came to me and said that. It was unpleasant. And it's not advertised so it very much felt like they/she just decided to make that up. I have a soy allergy, but it takes me eating soy for it to affect me. She went out of her way yo make sure I didn't have any faith in my ability to eat here and decider to cancel my order and get a green smoothie at the Health Bar next door. So if soy allergies are not an issue for you and you don't mind paying $2 for rice vinegar if you want it. Then it's still a good sushi spot to come to. I'm going to take a break from sushi and this spot for sure. But it's still decent even if their manners and policies could be improved. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Credited food sushi order and replacement food option at Health Bar nearby on the same strip - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My FAVORITE sushi spot on island. Always fresh & gluten free soy sauce is such a nice option. People who work here are kind & always welcoming! 10/10!!! read more

After a long delayed flight, I was craving a sushi snack when I arrived on Oahu and came across this place on Yelp. They had excellent reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. They're located in Kapahulu off of Monsarrat in a small shopping center, across the street from Pioneer Saloon. Parking lot is shared and limited. They have several other popular restaurants there, so if parking is filled up then you'll need to find street parking. I placed my order online and it was ready at the time they quoted. When ordering online, I recommend that you select the Square method to pay instead of DoorDash, as the latter will tack on extra dollars to your order if you go through them. They have a wide range of options including nigiri, rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, combos & party platters. Everything seemed very reasonably priced. I ordered the Philadelphia roll for $7.95 and the Ume cucumber hosomaki for $4.75. They combined both cut rolls into one bento box, which was perfect. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the sushi rice had the right flavor and texture. The two ladies working there spoke Japanese but also understood English well. The inside is small and operates more like a take-out place, although they do have a couple of tables outside. I would definitely return again the next time I'm craving sushi! read more

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This review is for Hawaii Sushi's Ehomaki, which they only make for Setsubun. Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. This year was February 3rd. I always celebrate by getting roasted soybeans and throwing them at devilish people whilst yelling "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" On Setsubun, you should also eat Eho-Maki (fortune roll)! Seven ingredients for the seven gods of fortune. Don't cut up the maki and eat it in one piece so you don't cut any good fortune. Face south-southeast (which is the good fortune direction of the year), eat ehomaki in one continuous bite, and in complete silence. It gives you time to think. Hawaii Sushi sells a 7-ingredient ehomaki for Setsubun, so mark your calendar on February 1st to remind you to place a pre-order! Their Kaisen ehomaki ($11.75) has seared ahi, salmon, eel, shrimp, cucumber, egg, and mayo (mayo as one of the ingredients struck me as odd). The regular ehomaki ($8.75) has shrimp, cucumber, egg, kanpyo, shiitake mushroom, and mayo. I always order the Kaisen ehomaki which are delicious! I am told that the Hawaii version of ehomaki is HUGE in comparison to the ones you find in Japan. I'm cool with that! Hawaii Sushi's ehomaki is delicious and the ingredients all work well together. My only complaint is the mayo. Would prefer less mayo. It was easy pre-ordering over the phone and they were very patient as I had to change my order two times (kept increasing as more people wanted to join in). Order was ready at the designated time. Was greeted cheerfully by all the workers and service was excellent. Note: It's a small parking lot for the number of businesses there. if you can't find parking, then you'll have to search for street parking. I usually park on street that runs parallel to Monserrat and cut thru the private lane by Pioneer Saloon. read more

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Hawaii Sushi is a hidden gem! The sushi is delicious, and the cozy atmosphere adds to the charm. The staff are friendly and provide great service. Highly recommend for a great dining experience! read more

Go here immediately. The food was spectacular. The service was kind and efficient. The bowls are meticulously prepared and taste fresh and prepared to perfection. It's quite possibly the best bowl of unagi I have had in a long time, if ever. Every time I'm close by, I'll be stopping here. We had lunch here before heading up to the top of Diamond Head. Perfect way to start a Hawaiian day. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Unagi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ordered a salmon & avocado roll it was just under $7. Pretty good sushi, could have had a little more of the contents in it but it was also a good price. Staff was nice and the service was very fast. I would go here again! read more

Hidden Gem Alert! (Ok...maybe not so "hidden"...but I was pleasantly bowled over by this takeout sushi spot). Counter service with seating options both inside, but mostly outside. Hawaii Sushi is punching above its weight in quality and a delightful discovery for a Saturday lunch! The fish is amazingly fresh here! The menu is appropriately small-Ish, leaning more towards traditional/simple Japanese cuisine, but with enough variety that everyone should be able to find something they like here. The Crunchy Lava Rock Roll is super yummy, essentially a California Roll topped with crunchies and kabayaki sauce. Sashimi Combo had a great selection of raw fish that was amazingly fresh and delicious. This is a great spot just outside of Waikiki in the Diamond Head/Montserrat neighborhood and will be a frequent stop when we are in this area. read more

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In a crowded field of HNL takeout sushi spots, this place stands alone. For just a dollar or two more than the cheap places, you'll get much better quality and a much broader menu of options. The Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl is full of nice fresh ahi and drizzled with a sauce that's spicy enough to know what you're eating but not so hot that it masks the flavor of your fish. Avo is beautifully sliced and the two pieces are much more than you'd usually get anywhere else. The Local Ahi Special Combo gives you dozen or so pieces of fresh ahi nigiri, spicy tuna rolls, and tekka maki. Delicious! Food is surprisingly high quality despite the (convenient) strip mall location along Monsarrat Ave. Plenty of free parking in the evenings. The folks that work here are friendly and kind. Check this place out! read more

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This is my favorite sushi joint in all Honolulu. Why? Because they are the only ones who have hamachi jalapeno rolls!!! Why doesn't everyone offer jalapeno slices with their sushi? WHY? They have the freshest fish and your sushi is made to order. The dragon roll is so crunchy on the outside with just the right amount of sweet. The kids love to get the simple maki rolls with cucumber, ahi, salmon and avocado. The also make a tasty seaweed salad. read more

SPICY AHI AVOCADO @hawaii_sushi 3045 Monsarrat Ave Suite 1, Honolulu, HI * @hawaii_sushi is a Japanese owned sushi small business that is new (to me). This was my first time stumbling upon them after going on a run on my most recent trip home. The staff is super kind, the store is clean, and there are lots of pictures to help you decide on what you want to order. They have poke, sushi, and specialty bowls. * I ordered the Spicy Ahi Avocado Bowl and it was probably one of the best bites I had back home this time around. The spicy ahi is smashed into this creamy texture that is complemented by even more creaminess from the avocado. We demolished it in 5 minutes because the creamy texture and taste was so satisfying. * 10/10 would go back again. Next time I definitely want to try their poke like the ginger ahi . #chopsticksnboots read more

Hawaii Sushi - Spicy Ahi Avocado - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Check out the fresh batches of pie in the cooler on front. I got half tuna and hamachib bowl with avocado for only $18. It was the perfect amount is rice on the bottom (3/4 inch).) read more

Hawaii Sushi - Hamachi and tuna poke with avocado... so fresh - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a little hidden gem that offers quality Japanese sushi at a reasonable price. One of my favorite and most memorable items were the Inari bombs: spicy tuna, and chives on rice within an inari seasoned tofu outer layer. As much as I love, extravagant and deep fried Americanized style sushi, it's refreshing to come back to the authentic and simple Japanese style sushi (with a few Hawaiian twists). And Hawaii can be a little hard on the budget for mainland travelers, so it's nice to have a food destination that won't break the bank. I also loved the assorted fish & tamago roll. There's a lovely limited seating area outside and countertop seating inside. The service is excellent. read more

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Quality, fast, amazing. This was so good! I can't believe how close it is to the beach read more

Hawaii Sushi - Front - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place was recommended to me by a local, so naturally I added this to my Oahu sushi journey :) SERVICE: the lady at the counter was nice and brought out the food for us. Came nicely packaged in a bag for take out. FOOD: I got the Avocado Spicy ahi and Lava Roll, both were so yummy! Such a generous portion of avocado and fish too. The fish was fresh. WAIT: you wait outside for the food to be done. the food came out fairly quickly about 5-10 minutes. SEATING: there are a few tables to sit outside if you wanted to dine here. PARKING: the parking lot is kind of tight, and it might be hard to get a spot. There are two spots right in front of the place for "compact cars." Busy little plaza and I would definitely come back. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Spicy Ahi Avocado and Lava Roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my FAVORITE casual sushi spot in town. Everything I've had has been super delicious and fresh and really reasonably priced. My favorite are the platters (order ahead for potlucks). IMHO you get better than what you pay for. I like to order jalapeño hamachi roll. I just tried their Kinako mochi and it melted in my mouth. Low key just want to gatekeep this place. The staff are also very friendly and nice!! read more

It's a quick walk, and easy access. Lots of pre-made options and a succinct menu with reasonably priced options. Ordered the Big Island, one ahi avocado and one salmon avocado. Everything was super delicious, not too much sauce and the rice was perfectly sticky. The service was prompt - not a complaint about it. While I didn't eat there, there's a few seats inside and outside with amazing views. Definitely going back read more

Hawaii Sushi - Ahi avocado & Salmon avocado - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Take away only! It's also best if you call your order ahead because it takes a bit to make it. Otherwise, we liked it a lot and went back twice! read more

Great service from the cashier who gave me tips for my first time here. Sushi was fresh and portions seemed solid to me. This was a recommendation from a friend and worth the drive for the location away from our vacation spot. I liked the specialty rolls a bit more than the standard rolls. For eel, I would recommend a bowl instead of the roll we got. You will get more eel that way. Other than that worth a try if you are around and prices are more reasonable than close to Wakiki read more

Hawaii Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Gr8 sushi. Just picky about extra wasabi and could do with a lift in attitude. It is a hole in the wall and parking is hell, but I would recommend it if you have the patience read more

Easy, fast and fresh dinner. The fish was really fresh. Made to order and produced so quickly. Loved the spicy touches that were just right. Probably some of the freshest fish we have had. read more

Hawaii Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

VERY solid casual sushi! It never disappoints! The sushi tastes fresh, it is affordable and the service is pleasant. We always come back here when on Oahu! read more